Overview
- Public Health said the deceased was an older adult with underlying conditions who had not received this season's flu shot.
- Officials report flu activity is currently low but expect increases with travel and indoor gatherings in the weeks ahead.
- County Health Officer Dr. Muntu Davis called the death a reminder of influenza's seriousness and urged residents to get an updated vaccine.
- Health authorities recommend vaccination for everyone 6 months and older and advise frequent handwashing, staying home when sick, and wearing a well-fitting mask in crowded indoor spaces.
- Specific personal details of the case were not released; last season the county recorded 334 flu deaths excluding Long Beach and Pasadena, and Long Beach reported 22.